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Enhanced Sarawak-Japan ties on natural resource development – Sarawak Tribune

December 23, 2024

TOKYO: The Sarawak government, Pertama Ferroalloys Sdn Bhd, and the Ministry of Trade, Economy, and Industry of Japan (METI) convened here on Monday (Dec 16) to strengthen bilateral cooperation on natural resource development and economic growth. Pertama Ferroalloys said the meeting discussed the potential of leveraging Japan’s advanced technologies to support Sarawak’s industrial and sustainable development goals. Key attendees included Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, and METI representatives Yuzo Yamaguchi and Sarina Kishi. Also among those present were Pertama Ferroalloys chairman Hirotaka Suzuki and general manager Yuki Nakamura. During the meeting, Pertama Ferroalloys unveiled its Green-Triple Nine Manganese initiative as part of its phase two operations. “This initiative will focus on producing Electrolytic Manganese Metal (EMM) and High Purity Manganese Sulphate (HPMnS), which are recognised globally as critical mineral resources. “These high-purity products, with 99.9 per cent manganese content,

Agreement inked to purchase and store slag byproducts

October 24, 2024

BINTULU: Pertama Ferroalloys Sdn Bhd (PFA) and Kemena Industries Sdn Bhd, have formalised an agreement for the purchase and storage of Pertama’s Silicomanganese (SiMn) slag byproduct, a key development for both companies and the region’s industrial sustainability efforts. The agreement was formalised in a signing ceremony at Wisma Bintulu, between Pertama general manager Yuki Nakamura and Kemena Global managing director Albert Hii Toh Ing. Under the agreement, Kemena Industries will purchase 500,000 metric tons of SiMn slag in the first year with an estimated 200,000 metric tons to be supplied annually in subsequent years, thus highlighting a shared commitment to environmental stewardship and the circular economy. With the necessary stockyard facilities in place, Kemena Industries is well-positioned to store the byproducts for future industrial use. Both parties are awaiting the Department of Environment’s approval to begin using SiMn slag in various applications. Pertama’s SiMn slag has been verified as non-hazardous and

Sarawak looks towards Japanese expertise to upgrade port operations

August 10, 2023

News Link to New Sarawak Tribune TOKYO: Sarawak is looking into collaborating with the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Tourism (MLIT) to bolster the state’s port operations to make them more efficient and competitive. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said Japan’s extensive experience and success in port management offer invaluable lessons for Sarawak. In addition, he said, Japan’s commitment to progressive improvements, sustainable consumption, and production aligns well with Sarawak’s shared interest in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “We are exploring various avenues of enhancing the ports focusing on reducing transportation costs, implementing new technologies to address manpower challenges, and improving overall port management efficiency. “We are excited about the potential collaboration with MLIT to bolster Sarawak’s port operations, making them more efficient and competitive in the near future,” he said in a statement today. Uggah, who is also the Minister of Infrastructure and Ports Development (MIPD),